BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT NO. 1 BRICK TOWNSHIP MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015

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1 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT NO. 1 BRICK TOWNSHIP MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015 IN ATTENDANCE: Steven P. Gerling James J. Riccio Ronald M. Gaskill, Sr. Edward P. Slowinski Walter A. Eaton, Jr. Jay Sendzik, Esq. Robert D. Elliott, CPA The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. was enacted to insure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District No. 1 of the Township of Brick has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, place and agenda to the extent known thereof posted as follows: Published in the Asbury Park Press on January 7, Published in the Brick Times on January 10, Filed written notice with the Township Clerk on January 5, Posted written notice on the Official Bulletin Board at the Township Municipal Building and the Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 1. Posted on The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Steve Gerling. Flag Salute followed by announcement of emergency exits Roll call. Approval of the Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Gaskill and seconded by Commissioner Slowinski to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, Roll call: Commissioner Slowinski, Commissioner Gaskill, Commissioner Eaton, Commissioner Riccio - Yes (4), No (0)., President Steve Gerling abstained. Motion passed. Correspondence Commissioner Slowinski read correspondence regarding chip credit cards. Public Participation (Agenda Items Only) None 1

2 Treasurer s Report Auditor Elliott presented and reviewed District No. 1 s Draft 2016 Brick Township No. 1 Fire District Budget to the Board. He thanked Commissioner Riccio and President Gerling for providing the proposed budget figures. Solicitor Sendzik will advertise for a 6:30 p.m. special meeting for Capital Expenditures and 6:45 p.m. for Introduction and Approval of Budget. A date will be set in January for budget adoption. A motion was made by Commissioner Eaton and seconded by Commissioner Riccio to approve the Treasurer s Report with additions. Roll call: Commissioner Slowinski, Commissioner Gaskill, Commissioner Eaton, Commissioner Riccio, President Steve Gerling - Yes (5), No (0). Motion passed. Approval of Requisitions A motion was made by Commissioner Slowinski and seconded by Commissioner Riccio to accept the requisitions. Roll call: Commissioner Slowinski, Commissioner Gaskill, Commissioner Eaton, Commissioner Riccio, President Steve Gerling - Yes (5), No (0). Motion passed. Approval of Vouchers and Bills A list of bills was generated from QuickBooks, a copy of which is attached. A motion was made by Commissioner Eaton and seconded by Commissioner Slowinski to approve the bills as presented with seven additional bills: D & M Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning Co. $210.00, Travelers $5,784.10, Defender Emergency Products $457.57, Motorola Solutions, Inc. $12,329.00, ERS Fleet Repair Inc. $1,975.60, Sensit Technologies $244.19, Sandy s Servicenter $ Commissioner Eaton inquired which generator was supplied by Taylor Oil Company. Roll call: Commissioner Slowinski, Commissioner Gaskill, Commissioner Eaton, Commissioner Riccio, President Steve Gerling - Yes (5), No (0). The Commissioners each voted present on any payment(s) to themselves. Motion passed. Fire Chiefs Report The Chiefs distributed their reports to the Commissioners, copies of which will be placed on file. Discussion ensued on the following items: Breton Woods Fire Company Chief Kevin Esposito was in attendance for Station 21. New radio policy will be discussed at Chief s Meeting on November 16, Radio room computer issues will be addressed with Dennis from Litenet. Misplaced hose after testing was found on the wrong apparatus. This will be discussed with hose testing company per Commissioner Riccio. Alternative means of getting fire incident reports to the Bureau of Fire Safety will be discussed further with Bureau staff. Pioneer Hose Fire Company Chief Joe Licandro was present at the meeting for Station 22. Commissioner Riccio advised Chief Licandro that submitted requisition for additional gear will be addressed later this year. Storage of Unit 2236 for the winter has been discussed between the Chiefs and Dive Captain. 2

3 Commissioner Riccio informed Chief Licandro that Station 22-1 generator project will start installation tomorrow. Access via a keyfob will be needed for Township Electrician and arrangements will be made by President Gerling as Chief Licandro indicated he is unable to access program on Station 22 s computer at this time. Commissioner Riccio informed the Board members that the generator will be servicing Station 22-1 and the Police Sub Station with one meter therefore the Township will process the monthly electric bill. Chief Licandro advised Unit 2213 s computer is still not installed. Chief Licandro asked the Board to consider getting him critical information, such as non access to fuel pumps, and he will send out a message on I am Responding which, in this case, would be quicker than Power DMS. Discussion regarding use of the tower ladder by Assistant Chief Lindholm to assist at a tower installation was given to President Gerling by Chief Licandro. Solicitor Sendzik advised an agreement needs to be in place and a hold harmless agreement signed by participating parties. Dive Team Report Dive Captain Fried was present at the meeting for the Dive Team. President Gerling thanked Dive Captain Fried for his service. One in water drill for held in October. Miscellaneous Standing Committees: Personnel Committee Commissioner Slowinski inquiry about the status of Michael Cargill s insurance paperwork was confirmed that it was re-submitted to insurance company. Commissioner Slowinski asked Chief Esposito to confirm that Firefighter Kaminski will pay for the EMS course book for Brianna Helwig and that a training reimbursement form was submitted by Brianna Helwig. A motion was made by Commissioner Gaskill, seconded by Commissioner Eaton to approve Breton Woods Fire Company Accountability Officer Thomas Bisbal s request to run for Assistant Chief for 2016 with the stipulation that he passes the required Instruction Level1 class. Roll call: Commissioner Slowinski, Commissioner Gaskill, Commissioner Eaton, Commissioner Riccio, President Steve Gerling - Yes (5), No (0). Purchasing & Finance Training & Education Committee The proposed Bailout Policy will be tabled to December s meeting after the Chiefs, Board members and Solicitor have reviewed. Commissioner Eaton advised the Extrication class went extremely well and he recommended doing another class in the Spring. Commissioner Riccio reminded membership of the scheduled November 29 th Step Up Your Teamwork training course. Information is on the Training website. 3

4 Legislation Communications Commissioner Riccio will follow up regarding Unit 2213 issue. Insurance Commissioner Slowinski reviewed JIF s insurance proposal with the Board. Questions were raised. Commissioner Slowinski will contact JIF s insurance representative and give him two weeks to answer the Board s questions and supply an insurance quote based on our current coverage. Truck Repair & Maintenance Committee Commissioner Riccio advised ERS Fleet Repairs provided the requested insurance paperwork. He also asked that no fire officers make any modification to any issued fire apparatus without District 1 Board approval. Public Relations Committee Joint Board Committee Completion of Bureau relocation is progressing. Solicitor Sendzik advised the bid for cell tower will be awarded on December 10 th. Policy Committee The Policy Committee covered the bailout policy under Training and Education. New Apparatus Commissioner Riccio advised the recall notification on Units were addressed. The wax on Unit 2213 was removed satisfactorily. Building & Grounds Firehouse Road repairs still on Township repair list per President Gerling. Township is moving forward with generator pad at Station 22. Old Business New Business Commissioner Riccio advised the new Scott Air Paks will be delivered on Friday to Station 22. Training will need to be scheduled before November 19, Solicitor s Report 4

5 President s Report On behalf of the Board, congratulations to Commissioner Riccio on his new endeavor as Police Chief. Future Agenda Items Miscellaneous Public Participation (General Fire Service Matters) Good of the Board Closed Session Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Edward P. Slowinski, Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners District No. 1 5